Chapter 7 Secret Realm Three

Cheng Yi drove his car along a deserted road toward the research institute's newly established base on the outskirts of the city.

Previously, in order to produce results and avoid being discarded as test subjects, he hoped to conduct research at the base as soon as he received the data.

This newly established outpost was the result of his efforts.

The higher-ups had high hopes for the information left by the Su couple, which is why they cooperated in establishing the new outpost. But what if he couldn't produce results, or didn't even retrieve the information...?

Cheng Yi shuddered and dared not think any further.

Originally, if he had just obtained the data and successfully conducted the experiment, he could have made amends, and the debt of embezzling the data left by Su Hengqing could have been wiped clean and he could even have been promoted!

But now...

Cheng Yi secretly glanced at the passenger seat.

A young man sat in the passenger seat, typing on his phone. He had a delicate and gentle face, a relaxed posture, and even a slight smile on his lips, as if he was in a very pleasant mood.

But Cheng Yi drove with trepidation, cold sweat pouring down his face. Even though his mind was filled with vicious curses, he dared not be distracted for a moment.

Who told this guy to be such a complete madman!

Look at the lighter he's twirling in his hand!

There were also fireworks and firecrackers placed on the back seat. I had told him before that I bought them to celebrate his birthday, and he actually believed me!

Inside the fireworks packaging were improvised bombs that Su Yu had secretly made using materials from his workshop. Although the quantity was small, if Su Yu accidentally lit one, the car would explode and burn, and they might not even have time to break a window and escape, potentially perishing in the flames.

It's disgusting that he died the same way as his parents; what bad luck!

Damn it! He doesn't want to live anymore; he hasn't lived enough yet!!

"Hmm? Uncle Cheng, are you hot? Why are you sweating?" A soft voice came from the side.

"Maybe... I'll turn the heating down a bit..."

Su Yu glanced at Cheng Yi, who was obviously extremely nervous, but was too lazy to expose the mess in his mind. After letting Su Yao know that she was safe, she lay back with her arms crossed and closed her eyes to rest.

However, the lighter that kept producing small flames in his hand made Cheng Yi realize that he hadn't fallen asleep at all, so he had no choice but to continue driving with a bitter face.

He comforted himself: It's okay, there are plenty of security guards at the research institute. When we get there, this kid will still have to hand over the USB drive, and I'll still get credit for it.

The distance from Cheng Yi's residence to their newly established research institute base wasn't too far; they would arrive soon.

The location is remote, and there are hardly any people around. Only a solitary abandoned building serves as a disguise for the research institute.

At this moment, after seeing the research institute building that Cheng Yi had mentioned in the distance, Su Yu immediately stopped the car and pulled over to the side of the road.

He twirled and fiddled with the lighter in his hand, but didn't say a word.

Cheng Yi didn't dare to urge him, but glanced at him from time to time, wondering what he was planning.

Do you have a map?

Cheng Yi, who was still hoping Su Yu would wander off and get caught, froze, and replied with an awkward smile, "Yes, yes..."

Su Yu took the map he had found and looked at it slowly, then suddenly said, "You did know my parents before. You betrayed them, didn't you?"

"Moreover... actively orchestrated the plot to murder them and steal their research data."

Su Yu looked down at the USB drive she was holding.

Knowing that the data on the USB drive was coveted, he naturally looked at it himself. These guys were actually using Ink Rose as material in an attempt to explore immortality.

However, his parents in this secret realm only researched the Ink Rose, and even left resolutely when they learned that the research institute used human experimentation. Therefore, they were framed and killed in order to retrieve the data they possessed.

"You came here to find the rest of their data, didn't you?" He chuckled with a hint of mockery. "You've taken so much stuff but haven't figured it out."

Instead, what they're trying to figure out is a monster.

He was about to explicitly say the word "useless".

The middle-aged man, who had been obediently cowering since being threatened, changed his expression and finally quickly opened the car door, ready to run towards the research institute.

"Help! It's me, Cheng Yi!!"

He waved his hands and shouted for the person who came, praying that the institute's external surveillance would find him quickly.

After all, he was in charge here, so those armed men would definitely protect him.

Su Yu stood there silently watching until the research institute opened its doors and armed personnel poured out. Only then did she slowly switch to the driver's seat and gently stroke the steering wheel.

Sigh, it's been so long since I've touched a car since I time-traveled. I really miss it.

His face gradually turned wild and unrestrained; this secret realm, whether real or not, should come to an end!

He floored the gas pedal and drove straight into the gate.

"A car is crashing!"

"Get out of the way!!!"

"Director Cheng!"

In the chaos, Cheng Yi, who was closest to the vehicle, fell to the ground and had his right hand run over by the wheel.

"Aaaaaah!!!"

He fainted from the pain.

However, the armed personnel directly under the research institute didn't have time to pay much attention to him. They only sent two people to bring him back. For them, protecting the research institute was their top priority.

As for Director Cheng, he even brought the enemy to his doorstep; he probably won't live much longer if he goes back.

Su Yu didn't even spare Cheng Yi's attention; after all, he had already achieved his goal of using Cheng Yi to open the lab entrance. He drove the car through the gate at the same speed as before.

The armed security guards, who were on high alert, were scattered in an instant. A few who reacted quickly opened fire on the car in an attempt to force the driver out.

"Intruder!"

"Shoot! Stop him!!"

Ignoring the incessant gunfire and shouts around her, and disregarding all other corners, Su Yu charged straight toward the laboratory where the ink rose was kept.

The bullet hit the tire, the trunk, and shattered the window of this ordinary car that didn't have bulletproof glass.

One of the bullets was aimed at Su Yu, but he dodged it, only suffering a scratch on his arm when he raised it to block.

It's unclear which bullet hit the fuel tank.

The raging flames rose up, and the tongues of fire relentlessly engulfed the bullet-riddled vehicle.

As the flames drew near, the fuses of the explosives began to hiss; they were about to be ignited.

The car was unbearably hot and stuffy, and you could even hear the crackling sound of flames burning inside.

Sweat dripped from his forehead as the sound of pursuing footsteps grew ever closer.

Su Yu counted silently in her mind.

Seizing the opportunity, Su Yu kicked open the car door, leaving the car to block the pursuers, and ran to unlock the password door to the laboratory.

Thankfully, Cheng Yi is a spineless coward; he told her everything after being threatened a little.

The heavy door opened.

Just as Su Yu slipped inside...

"Crackling..."

"Boom—"

Debris from the vehicle struck the closed gate, leaving deep marks.